October 2018

We read about it all the time – businesses both here and abroad are increasingly subjected to major data breaches. Cyber crime is on the rise, and we are all at risk. A particular danger faces any director whose company’s computer systems are hacked and losses ensue. Overseas, disgruntled shareholders are already suing directors in […]

Both your company and you personally are put at risk if you fail to comply with the many fiduciary duties and statutory responsibilities imposed on you by the Companies Act. As part of managing that risk you should prioritise the preparation and retention of correct and accurate minutes of all your board and committee meetings.

Death is a topic we’d rather not dwell on any more than we absolutely have to. But it comes to us all, and just as we need to prepare for our own deaths by providing for our loved ones’ continued well-being with a valid will, we should be ready to deal with the various legal

Help your auditors to help you. Work together with them, and prepare properly. That’s the best way to maximise your audit’s value to you and to your business. Your goal is an audit which gives you assurance that your systems are sound and that your annual financials fairly reflect your economic position, whilst also containing

SARS registered employers must submit an EMP501 interim reconcilliation on or before 31 October 2018. The Employer Interim Reconciliation period, referring to the period from 1 March 2018 to 31 August 2018, opened in September and runs until 31 October 2018 During the Interim Reconciliation, employers are required to submit an Employer Reconciliation Declaration (EMP501)